Elections

The votes are in: BC NDP victorious in the Langford-Juan de Fuca by-election

They also won their by-election in Vancouver.

BC Conservative by-election candidate called out for transphobic behaviour

By both the BC NDP and Green Parties.

Advance voting for Langford-Juan de Fuca by-election opens this Friday

There are four candidates in the race.

Polls show BC NDPs have more support than ever over the last three months

Premier Eby’s approval rate is sitting at 59%.

Race to replace John Horgan in Langford-Juan de Fuca riding begins

Meet the candidates.

More than half of British Columbians believe NDP will call a snap election

Those polled favoured the BC Liberal party
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Fake endorsement: VIVA releases statement after volunteer fired for impersonating Island Health

The email was sent out in the early hours Monday.

Victoria council candidate forced to cancel event amid online bullying attacks

“I was attacked on twitter verbally.”

Stew Young confirms he will seek re-election for mayor of Langford in October

He has been Langford’s mayor for 30 years!

Former Victoria city council member Chris Coleman announces his intention to return

He plans to steer city council toward governance and away from politics.

Victoria city councillor Sharmarke Dubow won’t seek re-election this fall

“In the meantime, I will continue to serve the people of the City of Victoria and push for meaningful change.”

Victoria byelection candidates say campaign signs are systematically stolen, vandalized

Both candidates also say they've been facing harassment online.

Victoria byelection postponed to curb spread of COVID-19

It was originally scheduled to take place on April 4th
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City of Victoria calls for candidate nominations ahead of 2020 municipal byelection

General Voting Day will be April 4th

Together Victoria slate announces nomination for 2020 municipal byelection

Stefanie Hardman was one of eight candidates seeking the slate's endorsement

City staff recommend holding 2020 Victoria byelection on March 14

Three candidates have already launched campaigns

First candidate revealed in byelection to replace Laurel Collins as Victoria councillor

Jeremy Caradonna will be formally launching his election campaign next weekend

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Metchosin

Metchosin will have 2 new faces on council.

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Nanaimo

NDP MLA Leonard Krog has been voted mayor of Nanaimo

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Oak Bay

Welcome to the new mayor and council of Oak Bay
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Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Victoria

Meet your mayor and council for the next four years, Victoria

Incumbent Mayor Lisa Helps re-elected in 2018 Victoria civic elections

She will be serving another 4-year term in Victoria

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Central Saanich

The results for Central Saanich are in!

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Saanich

Say hello to your new mayor, Saanich

Former Sidney mayor Steven Price defeated in surprising election result

Cliff McNeil-Smith garnered a shocking 79.7% of the votes.

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Sidney

Sidney's new mayor won by a shocking landslide

The residents have voted for a new mayor in the City of Colwood

The new mayor, Rob Martin, won by a difference of 654 votes.

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Langford

Mighty Stew Young remains Mayor of Langford.

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Esquimalt

Mayor Barb Desjardins has been re-elected for a second term

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Colwood

Colwood, your new mayor is Rob Martin!

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Sooke

Maja Tait was re-elected mayor of Sooke for a second term

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for North Saanich

The results are in for North Saanich!

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for View Royal

These are your councillors, View Royal!

Voter turnout on election day is “strong and steady” in Victoria

Have you voted yet? ✔️

Here are the 2018 municipal election results for Highlands

The municipality has one new councillor

5 things to know before voting in the 2018 municipal election today

It's time to vote!✔️
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Mayoral candidate refutes Mayor Helps’ claim that bike lanes benefit downtown businesses

One business owner said the bike lanes have shattered their retirement dreams.

Three downtown Victoria business owners endorse Lisa Helps for re-election

They say that bike lanes are good for business.

Victoria and Saanich amalgamation question to be voted on this Saturday

It's the first official public consultation surrounding the topic

Victoria resident to spend thousands this week to “influence local elections”

“Frankly, I’m fed up with Victoria being run like a 9th grade civics project.”

5 things to know before voting in the Greater Victoria municipal elections

Have you registered to vote yet? ✔️

17 council candidates to debate rental and housing issues in Victoria

It's the chance to find out what your future councillors plan to do about the housing crisis

List of candidates running for Mayor and Council across Greater Victoria 2018

12 municipalities. 170 candidates. Less than 24 hours til Advanced Voting Day!

Mayoral candidate debate happening in downtown Victoria tomorrow

Watch Lisa Helps, Stephen Hammond, and other contenders duke it out

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps launches campaign for re-election

One of her key promises is to lower speed limits in residential neighbourhoods
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NewCouncil.ca launches municipal campaign for Victoria city hall

The group envisions a "transparent and democratic" Victoria
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Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps to launch new campaign office at free public event

Eat, drink, and tell the mayor what you think!